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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1920

Page

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Polish and Russian moves reshape Poland front

Warsaw reports Russian retreat of at least thirty miles as Polish forces push east toward Lublin and Warsaw. Paris notes 15,000 Bolshevik prisoners with new gains near Glinany and other towns while Moscow cites continued battles within twenty miles of Warsaw and along the Bug river. London cites renewed Polish demands at Minsk and Russian pressure on Polish concessions.

Warsaw Budennies Lemberg Paris French War Office Cupying Glinany Bug Breet-Litovsk Clenchanet Plonsk Moscow London Wierce Ciencianof Vytkof Stanislavov Brest- Litoesk Brest- Litovsk East Prussia Lublin Ciechanotsk Nowo-Minsk Siedelece Biala Poland Russia Minsk M. Kameneff Lloyd George Heya Thes Berlin Bolsheviks Germany

Fire destroys village business district in Boston New York

Fire and an explosion wrecked the village of Boston near Buffalo wiping out the business section and several homes. The local fire fighting apparatus was destroyed as the blaze began, hampering suppression efforts.

Buffalo N. Y Boston

Senator Pomerene seeks coal diverted to Ohio cities

Senator Pomerene wired to the Interstate Commerce Commission secretary George McGinty urging that at least ten percent of all coal shipments at lake ports bound for the northwest be diverted to Ohio for domestic use. The demand follows talks with Canton and Akron chamber committees.

Canton Pomerene George GB. McGinty Interstate Commerce Commission Northwest Ohio Akron

Race Horse Entry Tops All Records At County Fair

Indications point to 40 to 45 race horses entered at the Athens County Fair. C M Gill scouted the state for fast horses and appears to have good results. Lowell Chase of Albany plans stunt plane flights during the fair and will offer rides using his own aircraft. Fruit exhibitions show heavy entries with more arriving daily.

Athens County C. M. Gill

Baby Hunt Resumed in Manhattan for Kidnapped Boy

Police in New York search for Blakely Coughlin a 15 month old kidnapped from Norristown Pa more than two months ago Information from Philadelphia detectives indicates the child may have been brought to the city Attorneys for George H Coughlin Norristown obtained a Supreme Court order attaching the bank accounts and other property of Augusto Pacquale who Coughlin says paid 12000 for the child to be returned

New York Blakely Coughlin Norristown Indica Bn George H. Coughlin Supreme Court Augusto Pacquale Coughlin

West's Leader Aut Turing to the Limit

Marion August 21 Hiram Johnson defeated Republican presidential hopeful and the Harding Coolidge ticket unite before the convention Johnson organi zation fore the convention estimates one hundred per cent support of the ticket Based on recent registration data California Democrat confides the Republican party ore 150000 voters may favor the ticket

Marion Hiram Johnson Harding Coolidge Rex Johnson Ortiia Ray Canfornia Ocrat

Bolshevik Fortifications Destroyed at Dnieper Entrance

The state department reports Bol shevik fortifications in South Russia at the entrance to the Dnieper were destroyed by forces under General Wrangel and a Bolshevik leader. The first all steel steamship ever built in Argentina was launched a few weeks ago.

Washington South Russo Dnieper Wrangel State Department Argentina

Mexico oil taxes clash risks embargo and legal action

Mexico City Aug 21. Secretary Padres warned the government may use legal measures to collect overdue oil taxes from American companies. An embargo on shipments could be considered though avoided if possible. Oil men argue President de la Huerta's tax rate is high while Padres claims firms refuse to pay on a dollar per barrel basis. General Trevino hinted that without payment the oil will be at issue as a consequence.

Ralph H. Turner United Press Mexico City Menzel Pedres Padres de la Huerta Jacinto Trevino

Mystery Canton Girl Found Dead in Meyers Lake

Police seek identity of 22 year old woman found dead in Meyers Lake. Authorities say a suspected love affair motive is linked to the suicide. The woman was last seen wandering in Lake Park before disappearing.

Canton Meyers Lake Lake Park

New Republican Peace Plan Aims At Cooperative League

marion Aug 21 behind the scenes leaders of the republican party are working on a new project for world peace praised by Elihu Root and others as an alternative to the league of nations. the plan envisions a judicial body rather than an administrative framework and seeks euro pean support while avoiding entangling commitments. george harvey plans to confer with president hoover on the proposal as critics argue the league is dying.

Raymond Clapper United Press Marion Republican Party Elihu Root United Stated Harding A . Wren George Harvey

Campaign spending reported for Ohio candidates in 15th

A. F. O Neil of Akron spent 1189.50 in his Democratic senatorial bid while Harry Clay Smith of Cleveland reported 257.70 in expenditures and 109.17 in contributions as a Republican secretary of state hopeful. T. E. Burton of Cleveland contributed 20 to Smith's colored editor fund.

Columbus A. F. O'Neil Akron Harry Clay Smith Cleveland Harvey C. Smith T. E. Burton Congress Twenty-second District Colorea

Four orphans seek aid to start school this opening day

A man recounts four young siblings and a cousin caring for them after their father died two years ago. The uncle, a day laborer, houses three of the children while an aunt has the youngest. The community is asked to donate shoes and school supplies so the children may begin school on opening day.

Cii Tod

Eye Removal Performed at Athens Eye Clinic

Mrs. Nancy Tom of Central Avenue underwent surgery to remove her diseased right eye at the Athens Eye Clinic and Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital today. Meanwhile, Hower Jayjohn from Mineral, also at the hospital, with a gunshot wound, is reported improved.

Athens Nancy Tom Central Avenue Hower Jayjohn Mineral

Ohio Miners, Operators Move Toward Monday Wage Talks

Columbus Aug 21 Ohio miners and operators plan a Monday meeting to settle wage differences after a failed Cleveland joint session. Lee Hall says an executive board meeting will set up a possible weeklong joint discussion with day men expecting an increase near 1.80. The Ohio agreement hinges on Illinois miners’ award amid an electric jam folded for purse portability.

Columbus Ohio Central Cleveland Lee Hall Ohio Miners Illinois

Tennessee House Debates Ratification Amid Quorum Clash

In Nashville the Tennessee House failed to transact business due to lack of a quorum during a vote on reconsidering ratification of the suffrage amendment. About 59 members were present, anti suffragists contended the session was illegal, suffragists claimed ratification was complete and planned to certify journals to Washington.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee

Big Lime Quarry Opens at Federal Creek Mouth

County Engineer Parker announced a new lime quarry at the mouth of Federal Creek with a 25 to 30 foot thick ledge. The site will be worked by compressed air, drilling equipment, an automatic derrick and tractor arriving Tuesday, and rock crushing planned for the surrounding district. An Italian scientist cites liquefied hydrogen gas as the coming fuel for motor vehicles.

Paker Federal Creek

Inside Job Suspected in $100000 Pullman Mail Robbery

Police amassed evidence on an audacious $100,000 payroll theft at Pullman Illinois. Robbers showed insider knowledge of weekly payroll shipments and may involve former railroad, bank, or post office workers.

Chicago Pullman Ill

Sault Ste. Marie Steamer Collision Claims Crew

The steamer Superior City, a 25 man crew steel freighter, sank after a fogbound collision with Willis L. King near White Fish Point. Only five survivors were rescued, including Walter Richter, as officials pursue exact details of the loss and carrier statements.

Sault Ste. Marie Nich Superior City White Fish Point Pittsburg Steamship Company Cleveland Walter Richter Lorain Boateman Wai Seohdel Cai Ai

Secret alliance rumors murmur amid world tensions

Reports suggest a possible Russo German pact looms amid secrecy. Observers note discreet discussions and the potential impact on Poland and the Allies. The source mentions a Zimerman note as a historical parallel and notes governments may be quietly evaluating options.

Poland Aetesic Zimerman

Weather outlook hints at fair to unsettled week ahead

Washington forecast for next week covers the Ohio valley, Tennessee and Great Lakes region. Outlook calls for fair and cool weather early, then unsettled conditions with local showers and normal temperatures in the second half of the week.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee

Interurban rate hike denied by Ohio utilities panel

The Public Utilities Commission in Columbus refused a general passenger rate increase for Ohio interurban lines though individual requests for a three cent mileage rate may be granted. The panel also denied boosts for excess baggage and for hauling milk and cream. A fragment notes a road race in Kin­sad on August 21.

Ohio Interurban Public Utilities Commission Columbus

Two Babies Die In Drowning At Euclid Beach

In Cleveland on August 20 John Watts Jr and Stuart Mutuer Jr both five years old drowned while wading in two feet of water at Euclid Beach. Hundreds watched as they disappeared and were found in each other’s arms. A man nearby began a search after the children vanished. Police believe they fell and could not regain their footing.

Cleveland John Watts, Jr Stuart R. Mutuer, Jr Euclid Beach

Socialists Plan Campaign in Special Assembly Elections

Socialists renominate five candidates in New York counties after ousting from the state assembly. They will conduct a campaign for reelection in the special district elections called by Governor Smith for September 16. The slate includes Waldman Claessens Orr De Witt and Solomon with committees in the Bronx Kings and New York counties. A special fund has been raised to support the campaign.

New York Promanetet NaHoe Ets Theew York State Assembly Smith Mes Waldman Claessens Orr de Witt Solomon Bronx Kings Cam

Estate sale problem in LiquiaKTiaN context

A garbled OCR passage describes a financial estate issue with LiquiaKTiaN details, value estimates around 19 499 dollars, and reference to a wine. It mentions hens, a wine call, and production output numbers, but the sentence structure is fragmented and unclear. The readable facts indicate a wealth-related claim and an estimated amount.

New Auto Turned TuATLs Bone Nan Injures Reported

Unclear OCR text mentions new auto turn and bone nan injuries tied to Cael and Tarine figures. details unreadable. No verifiable entities or event specifics present.

Ohio Women Eligible to Vote in Fall Elections

Ohio will grant women voting rights in the fall under the same restrictions as men after ratification of the suffrage amendment, according to Attorney General John G. Price. He announced the opinion by telegram to Miss Alice Paul, chairwoman of the National Woman's Party, in response to a query about Ohio voters.

Columbus Ohio Attor John G. Price Alice Paul National Woman's Party Washington Paul

Ponzi Begins Testimony in Bankruptcy Hearing

In Boston on August 21 a crowded court heard Charles Ponzi vow to reveal all about his dealings. The hearing, marked by attorney bickering, was adjourned to next Tuesday as Ponzi returned to his East Cambridge jail cell.

Boston Charles Ponzi Ponzi East Cambridge

Wireless signals from La Fayette station reach Palo Alto

The Federal Telephone company announced that wireless signals from the giant La Fayette station at Bordeaux France have been received in Palo Alto California, a distance of about 7200 miles.

France Palo Alto Calif la Fayette Bordeaux Federal Telephone Company

Cox Attacks Senate Presidency Bid At Outdoor Meeting

Herbert W. Vile reports Cox rails against Republican oligarchy aiming to force the Senate presidency into a government role. The address, delivered at an open air gathering, targeted Democratic opponents and followed recent Senate commentary.

Herbert W. Vile United Press Staff Oarville Senate Ate Cox

Fragmentary historical note on energy and geography

The text references I think a discussion of water power likened to white coal and its potential to solve France's fuel problem. Mentions children of Israel and burning Alps along rivers with a beginning being followed up.

Pune Israel Chiough Alps France

Campaign literature in mails tied to official use criticized

A Columbus statement attacks War Baker for sending out advance copies of campaign material at the Democratic state convention. The memo says such pieces, routed under official business, crowd the mails and mislead the public, noting the franking privilege covers only official matters.

Columbus Be Can Jary

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